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modest
Not boasting about one's own achievements or abilities; reserved when it comes to oneself.
Obwohl er ein weltberühmter Wissenschaftler ist, ist er immer bescheiden geblieben.
Although he is a world-famous scientist, he has always remained modest.
When 'bescheiden' (modest) describes a person, it means they do not boast. When it describes a thing (e.g., salary, success, meal), it means that it is small or simple.
Sie ist eine sehr bescheidene Person und spricht nie über ihre Erfolge.
She is a very modest person and never talks about her successes.
To describe a person's character, 'bescheiden' (modest) is often used in phrases such as 'ein bescheidener Mensch sein' (to be a modest person) or 'bescheiden bleiben' (to remain modest).
Trotz seines Reichtums ist er immer ein bescheidener Mann geblieben.
Despite his wealth, he has always remained a modest man.
When it comes to lifestyle, 'bescheiden' (modest) is often combined with verbs such as 'leben' (to live) or nouns such as 'Ansprüche' (expectations/demands), e.g., 'bescheiden leben' (to live modestly) or 'bescheidene Ansprüche haben' (to have modest expectations).
Meine Großeltern haben immer sehr bescheiden gelebt und waren trotzdem glücklich.
My grandparents always lived very modestly and were still happy.
In the meaning 'small' or 'limited,' 'bescheiden' (modest) is often used as a polite, indirect way of saying 'little' or 'not very good.'
Der Gewinn des Unternehmens war dieses Jahr eher bescheiden.
The company's profit was rather modest this year.
simple / just
'einfach' and 'bescheiden' can both describe something that is not big, expensive, or luxurious. 'einfach' often describes things, places, or style: without special features or decoration. 'bescheiden' often describes a person or their needs: they do not need much and do not demand much. It can also mean a small amount or low quality. An 'einfaches Zimmer' (simple room) is plainly furnished. A 'bescheidene Person' (modest person) is satisfied with little.
Nach dem Erfolg bleibt sie bescheiden und spricht kaum über ihre Leistung.
After her success, she remains modest and hardly talks about her achievement.
Die Chefin bucht ein einfaches Hotel, weil der Termin nur eine Nacht dauert.
The boss books a simple hotel because the appointment only lasts one night.